Education and Clerkships

J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 1975, with honors; Texas Law Review, 1973-1975

B.A., Duke University, 1972, with honors

Admissions

California

Texas

Profile

John Collins has more than 40 years experience in several areas of tax practice, including estate planning, family wealth planning, charitable organizations, and employee benefits and executive compensation matters. He has been recognized as one of the best trusts and estate lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, D Magazine Partners (2010-2015); a Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (2003-2016); and he is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc., in Employee Benefits Law and Trusts and Estates (2005-2017). John is AV® Peer Review Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory.

John is a contributor to Haynes and Boone's Practical Benefits Lawyer blog, which discusses issues and developments in the areas of employee benefits and executive compensation.

Recognition

Best Lawyers in America, an annual referral guide listing outstanding lawyers throughout the U.S., has recognized 108 Haynes and Boone lawyers across more than 50 practice areas in the 2017 edition.

Published by Woodward/White, Inc., August 2017

Selected Client Representations

Estate and personal tax planning for individuals and families, including succession planning for closely-held businesses, establishment of charitable trusts and foundations, and family limited partnerships.

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